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El Cabezo surfForecast / Lima / Peru
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 18 Sep 2025 -05
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Cabezo this week:
The surf forecast for El Cabezo over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Cabezo in the next 12 days are 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 18th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 21st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 20th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Cabezo over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wed 24 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 411 | 373 | 319 | 259 | 242 | 213 | 185 | 287 | 361 | 198 | 256 | 244 | 226 | 266 | 223 | 221 | 343 | 326 | 240 | 196 | 154 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:46AM 0.93 | 3:50PM 0.59 | 4:25AM 0.94 | 4:32PM 0.65 | 4:58AM 0.93 | 5:10PM 0.70 | 5:26AM 0.91 | 5:45PM 0.75 | 5:52AM 0.86 | 6:19PM 0.78 | 6:17AM 0.81 | 6:53PM 0.80 | 6:41AM 0.74 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:28AM 0.24 | 9:36PM 0.15 | 10:58AM 0.21 | 10:20PM 0.15 | 11:24AM 0.19 | 10:59PM 0.16 | 11:48AM 0.17 | 11:37PM 0.19 | 12:11PM 0.16 | 12:14AM 0.23 | 12:33PM 0.16 | 12:52AM 0.27 | 12:56PM 0.17 | |||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wed 24 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:04 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Lima
The wind is still cross-off at El Cabezo (light winds from the SSE at Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport 15 km from El Cabezo). 1.2m 13s groundswell from the SW with a 0.7m 4s local chop from the S and a 0.4m 8s swell, also from the S. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the El Cabezo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Cabezo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at El Cabezo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Cabezo surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (El Cabezo) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for El Cabezo may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
El Cabezo is 13 km (8 miles) from the very large city of Callao. If you plan a holiday in Lima, look for hotels and other accommodation in Callao. Callao has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.
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